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Storm damage roof report in Steel Cross, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Steel Cross.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Steel Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Steel Cross
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about roofs hit by falling trees and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Steel Cross, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Steel Cross
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Steel Cross
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Anyone responsible for a site like Beacon Academy will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Leaks and storm damage in Steel Cross
The wider area around Steel Cross has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 3.8 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Steel Cross, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Steel Cross is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Around Steel Cross
We work in homes and buildings around The Boars Head Inn and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Steel Cross is Crowborough station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Steel Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Steel Cross questions
Is my home in Steel Cross listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Steel Cross?
Yes, Steel Cross is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.